Hot Springs bike rodeo to feature safety, training

Hot Springs Bike Rodeo is ready to outfit local youth with the materials, tools and skills needed to safely ride in style this summer.

The rodeo is scheduled for Monday, May 21 at the Hot Springs Elementary School playground from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade will be excused from the classroom to attend the event and learn how to build and repair a bicycle.

Free Cycles Missoula, event host, will come prepared with bicycles to gift youth who do not own a two-wheeler. Youngsters who already own a bike are asked to bring these to the event to receive new parts, repairs and instruction on basic operations for their mode of transportation.

The Hot Springs community has been asked to donate unwanted bicycles at the event. These bicycles will be gifted to a child in need, continuing the cycle of giving. If interested in donating a bicycle to a local child, contact Amy or Jerry at Hot Springs City Hall during office hours.